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Discon Family History

Discon Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dishon, Dison, Dillon, Deacon, Ditton, Liston, Picon, Sison, Bisson

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Where is the Discon family from?

You can see how Discon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Discon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Discon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Discon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Discon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Discon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Discon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Discon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Discon. 31% of Discon men worked as a Bricklayer and 84% of Discon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Discon were Horseman On Farm and Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    31%
  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    16%
  • Horseman On Farm
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Discon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Discon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Discon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Discon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 845 military records available for the last name Discon. For the veterans among your Discon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Discon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Discon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Discon in 1968 was 77, and 81 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Discon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Discon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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